phesina is recovering...

[Freedom]

Thinking of you, Pat. Glad to learn you are home.

I had this happen some years back, was in hospital for a week with IV antibiotics, and also therapy for the hand: holding it down in a whirlpool bath was awesome. After that, the therapist had to manipulate it to try and get all the infection moving up the arm -- NOT so awesome. Worth it as I have no permanent damage to the hand.

So take care, rest and let your body heal up, Pat!

[Catty1]

Infected bites are nasty! I am glad you got prompt treatment.

May all go well with your doctor's appointment.

[phesina]

Wow, Sandie! When they admitted me, they first were thinking they might need to do hand surgery. They decided not, so I lucked out there.

I need to be real careful on how and how much I move the arm. It's a little difficult to type, so I'll be on somewhat limited participation on PT for now. Please tell all the animals of each day that they are beautiful and I love them and celebrate their being honored!

And thank you, dear friends, for all your kind and lovely thoughts and good wishes!

[cats4ever]

Pat, I'm so glad that you are recovering and that you are taking it easy. I know that Sparkler and Poppy are taking excellent care of you.

[phesina]

Thank you, Heidi!

Poppy and Sparkler have clearly done excellent work. I saw the doctor this morning. Things are coming along just fine! It will take a while for everything to heal up completely, but I can get back to doing ordinary things like driving and scooping the cat litter. I should take it easy with regard to more strenuous activity. I have the splint to use to give my arm a rest.

Yippee!!!!!

Thanks again, everyone, for all the good wishes!

[Catty1]

Great news!!!

[phesina]

Thanks, Candace.